LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio
Overview
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio is a six-month accelerator program designed to support social entrepreneurs in Kansas City. The program offers a combination of financial grants, business mentorship, and strategic consulting to help participants grow their businesses and increase their community impact. Each year, the studio selects a cohort of promising social ventures to participate in this comprehensive program. The Social Venture Studio focuses on entrepreneurs who aim to address social, environmental, or racial issues through sustainable business models. Participants receive grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, along with access to co-working space at the Keystone CoLAB and a curriculum centered on social impact. The program also provides technical assistance, including legal, financial, and marketing mentorship, to strengthen the participants' business concepts. Since its inception, the Social Venture Studio has been recognized for its contributions to promoting economic equity and inclusion. In 2022, it received the Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council for its work in fostering inclusive innovation and community impact. This recognition underscores the studio's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who are not only building successful businesses but also addressing pressing societal challenges in the Kansas City region.
Investment Focus
- Must have business presence in Kansas City, Missouri or organization's Social Impact Service Area must include Kansas City, Missouri for at least 1 year post-program
- In-person participation and completion of goals on individual development plan
- Open mindset to grow and scale
- Preference for co-founders and founders with senior leader who can co-participate in the program
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invest in?
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invests in Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Food and Beverage and Environmental Services, and is based in Missouri, United States. LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invest at?
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 15K - 25K.
Which regions does LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invest in?
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invests across United States.
What companies has LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio invested in?
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio's portfolio includes Diversity Telehealth, The Prospect KC, Kanbe’s Markets, One Pair LLC, KC Can Compost and BetsyBnB.
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